Origin
Evergreen, AL
Morning in Evergreen on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen, AL to Montgomery, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen, AL
Mantas Sinkevičius
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Evergreen to Montgomery, you will cover a straightforward 34.3-mile distance in approximately 43 minutes. This trip is easily managed as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend about $5 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit within the Southeast region. Since the route remains entirely within Alabama, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical commute for those looking to travel efficiently between these two points without unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| Autauga County 40 | 8.5 mi | 20m |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| I 85 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Arba Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Decatur Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Winnie Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 17.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on Autauga County 40
8.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Autauga County 40
2
Turn sharp right onto US 82
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 82
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cobbs Ford Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
7.6 mi
·
9 min
5
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
7
Continue on I 85
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 85
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 1
Toward Court Street, Union Street
9
Continue on Arba Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arba Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Decatur Street
462 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Decatur Street
11
Turn left onto Winnie Street
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
Winnie Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Union Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Evergreen, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 82
Turn sharp right onto US 82
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Court Street, Union Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward Court Street, Union Street
6
36 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
South Union Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Union Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Montgomery, AL
Morning in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this journey features no highway stretches, as the highway share is 0 percent. You will navigate via Cobbs Ford Road and I-85 North, though the longest uninterrupted stretch remains 0 miles on Cobbs Ford Road. Because of the technical, turning nature of the path, you should anticipate a more active driving experience than a monotonous cruise. The road requires frequent adjustments as you transition between local segments, so keep your eyes sharp on the curves.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 82.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 82): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Evergreen, AL
Full guide →Evergreen is a city in southern Alabama. It is the county seat of Conecuh County.
Arriving in Montgomery, AL
Full guide →Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Montgomery, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 82): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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